Origin
Olney, IL
Late night in Olney on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
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Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Olney, IL to Naperville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
245.6 mi
395 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olney, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Olney, IL to Naperville, IL covers 245.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, IL 33, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.8 miles from Olney, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Naperville, IL
Full guide →Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 245.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 11m highway drive covering 245.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.3 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 33. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Kitchell Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 245.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Kitchell Street
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 130 / North West Street
Turn right onto IL 130 / North West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
192.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward Bourbonnais Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
7
240.1 mi into trip
|
~5h in
Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
8
240.4 mi into trip
|
~5h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 34: Lisle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 34: Lisle
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 128.3 mi | 2h 17m |
| IL 33 | 36.3 mi | 53m |
| US 45 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| South Van Buren Street | 11 mi | 15m |
| County Road 1100 East | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 128.3 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on South Walnut Street
156 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto West Market Street
221 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
237 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Kitchell Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto IL 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 130
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
7
Continue on IL 130
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
8
Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130
36 mi
·
53 min
·
IL 33; IL 130
9
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
10
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
11
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
13
Merge onto I 57
128 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
I 57
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 318
Toward Bourbonnais Parkway
15
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bourbonnais Parkway
16
Turn right onto US 45; US 52
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 45; US 52
17
Turn left onto West Steger Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Steger Road
18
Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wolf Road
19
Turn left onto US 30
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
20
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Maple Street
21
Continue on US 30
442 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lincoln Highway
22
Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cedar Road
23
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maple Road
24
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto I 355
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20B
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
76 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 34: Lisle
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 34
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
29
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.8 miles from Olney, IL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.8 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naperville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Olney, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olney, IL
This is one driving day of about 245.6 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Olney, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 128.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.8 mi from Olney, IL · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.8 miles from Olney, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.
Arriving in Naperville, IL
The final approach into Naperville, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Naperville, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.40 one way
$76.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $47.26 | $94.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.23 | $108.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(18.1 mi)
$1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| Efficient EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.2 | 1 | $34.38 | $15.72 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olney, IL to Naperville, IL covers 245.6 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, IL 33, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.8 miles from Olney, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 245.6 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Kitchell Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 130 / North West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Olney, IL to Naperville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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